Coutts has a professional pilot and FAA certified drone operator at the controls.

“We can get out there a little quicker than a guy on a snowmobile — and a lot safer,” said pilot Jesse Gibbon.

Last month, CMP knew they had a transmission issue in the Skowhegan area. The Coutts Bros drone was able to quickly zero in on a down tree, giving the power company exact coordinates and a picture of the problem.